This document was designed to be used as a tool to assist students with research-oriented science projects. It provides a step-by-step approach to the development of such projects addressing: (1) selecting a research topic; (2) learning about the subject; (3) developing a specific purpose for the research; (4) planning the project; (5) initiating experiments; (6) analyzing data; (7) writing the final paper; (8) preparing an exhibit; and (9) entering a science competition. It includes a checklist focusing on the major steps in science research. The appendices contain some science project ideas, examples of project categories, a list of computer software that may be appropriate for certain student projects, and some criteria for judging science projects. (TW)